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We believe that automobiles are objects of art; A passion and sometimes an obsession. Platinum Classic Motorcars was founded on this passion by father and son. Our extensive library and personal knowledge spans over a century of automobile history. We use this knowledge and passion to seek out and procure the finest automobiles in the world for some of the finest collections in the world.
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Concours Classic Motorcars
RESTORATIONS
Full Service In-House Restoration Shop
AWARD WINNING RESULTS!

Concours Classic Motorcars is our Restoration side of the house. Our full service restoration department includes complete engine, paint, upholstery, and coach-building shops, media blasting booth and assembly bays. Our professional staff is hand-selected from the finest craftsmen in their respective fields to handle any restoration job with concours quality results.
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    Cars for Sale

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1930 Packard 733 Rumble Conv Coupe

1930 Packard 733 Rumble Convertible Coupe

Sold new in Watertown NY

Older restoration recently serviced and ready to enjoy


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1937 Cord 812 Supercharged Beverly Sedan
  • 1937 Cord 812 Supercharged Beverly Sedan
  • ACD Certified Category 1 Original Car
  • On display in the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum for many years
  • Very original and correct, fitted with original accessory spot light, radio, driving lights and wind wings

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1957 Jaguar MC SE Roadster

1957 Jaguar XK140 MC SE Roadster

Complete Concours body off restoration underway

Very rarely do such original Xk’s as this one become available. Offered here is a 2 owner original example

Sold new in Florida in late 1957 , its second caretaker purchased the Jaguar in 1964, keeping it until a few years ago when the restoration of this 44,000 original mile car began.

Never leaving Florida, it remained a excellent original and rust free example, covering only 44,000 miles since new.


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1947 Chrysler Town and Country

ONE OWNER FROM NEW

64 years of documented ownership history, just in from the estate of the original owner. The last of the great woody convertibles, the Chrysler Town and Country’s are a benchmark design.

Offered here in incredible 1 owner condition, this original California car is a unmolested example, fitted with all its original wood in perfect condition right down to the real Mahogany inserts (1948 the inserts were a Dynock sticker). A excellent original proper example that runs and drives as an original car should.


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1932 Chevrolet Coupe

Ready to restore, or Rod

This little 32 Chevy is just a good project car. It looks to be complete except for the headlights and some other small parts, including the seats. Some parts as seen in the photos are in the car. The 5 window coupe body style is very desirable.

A great little project coupe


1940 Buick Roadmaster Convertible

For 1940 only 235 Roadmaster phaetons would be produced, of which very few examples survive today. The series 70 Roadmaster 4 door Phaeton is one of the most sought after Buicks available today. Offered here is a barn find example that has never been disassembled, and is complete. A truly deserving project, ready to receive a proper restoration. It is available as is, or contact us to discuss restoration of this rare automobile


1930 Packard 740 Dual Cowl Phaeton

Another stunning design from the Packard sales catalog for 1930 was the Super 8 Dual Cowl Phaeton.

For 1930 Packard, was at the top of there game, the Super 8 motor was silent, powerful, and one of the easiest driving cars of the era. The Dual Cowl Phaeton is one of the most sought after of all the bodies available for 1930.

This particular 740 Packard is in un-restored barn find condition, and is waiting for a new owner to return this gem back to its former glory.


1912 Stoddard-Dayton Model 48 5-Passenger Roadster
1912 Stoddard-Dayton Model 48 5-Passenger Roadster

We just acquired this brass-era gem...

Details coming soon, meanwhile check out the photo gallery & video.


1935 Cadillac V16 Convertible Sedan with Division Glass
  • Fleetwood Body Style 5880
  • ORIGINAL PRICE in 1935 was a staggering $7950
  • One of these complete brought $473,000 at auction in 2009

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1930 Packard 745 Coupe Project

Just in......

Rare 745 model on the 145 inch wheelbase, an original coupe that the top has been cut, but includes all original pieces and metal to put it back to original. Inquire for details


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1933 Cadillac V12 Fisher Bodied All Weather Phaeton
  • Body number 34 of 37 Produced, We are told only one other of this body style still exists
  • Body by Fisher, Interior by FLEETWOOD
  • Full All Weather Phaeton, with Divider Glass
  • Interesting history from new, Extremely Low production
  • 370 Cubic Inch V12 Engine

1930 Packard 745 Roadster

Offered here is a unique opportunity to acquire one of the best looking Roadsters of the classic era the 1930 Packard 745 Custom Roadster.


We have a potential buyer interested in this car.
1947 Chrysler Town & Country
1947 Chrysler Town & Country

Complete, All-Original barn-find car, untouched since 1971! Woodwork restoration in progress.

Available As-Is or restoration estimates available. Contact us for estimates.

Take a look at another Town & Country currently under restoration here.


1930 Lincoln Model L Derham Convertible Sedan
1930 Lincoln Model L Derham Convertible Sedan

Lion Award Winner at the 2010 Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance

  • PURCHASED OFF THE FLOOR OF THE NEW YORK AUTO SHOW!!
  • Continuous ownership history from new, all documented in extensive history file.
  • Only 20 examples built, with only 1 other known survivor
  • Stunning example of one of the rarest and most desirable Model L Lincolns.
  • Excellent restoration of a proper original car.
  • Ready to tour and enjoy!

 1920's Dunbar Steam Popcorn Wagon
1920's Dunbar Steam Popcorn Wagon

* VERY Rare, Model 750
* Much of the restoration already complete


1964 Jaguar XKE OTS Roadster

Currently under restoration to concours standards, this car will be finished in Silver with a full red leather interior.

Follow the restoration in progress as it develops in our Ongoing Restorations section. This car can be purchased under contract for delivery when the restoration is completed.


1914 Lozier Model 84 Meadowbrook Runabout
1914 Lozier Model 84 Meadowbrook Runabout

Restored by Brass era specialist Stu Laidlaw for the Don Bolton Collection. 54 Actual Horsepower. Perfect restoration both cosmetically and mechanically with original starter. Ready for Concours competition or high speed touring.


1915 American LaFrance Combination Chemical Pumper Truck
  • Wonderful History!
  • One of the best looking trucks of the era
  • Dual Chain drive, 75 HP T Head

Currently under restoration at our facility.


1989 FORD Ghia Saguaro Concept Dream Car
  • Purchased Directly from the Ford Design Studio
  • Factory Picture when new in Front of the Turin Palace

This Ford Ghia Saguaro prototype was a design concept for a futuristic four-wheel drive multi purpose vehicle of the mid 90's. This Ford prototype made its debut on the Ghia turntable in 1988 at the Turin Automobile show.


1924 Amilcar Model C4
  • Custom Body by Carrosserie
  • C.H. Duval , 93 Rue Theirs
  • Boulogne / Seine
  • Boattail Torpedo Racer

    Recently Sold

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1930 Lincoln L Dual Cowl Phaeton

"Father makes the most popular car in the world. I would like to make the best car in the world - Lincoln" – Edsel Ford (1922)


SOLD
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1947 Packard Super Clipper Limo

1947 Packard Super Clipper

7 Passenger , 148” Wheelbase , Time Warp Original Condition, 64000 original miles

Finished in Packard Blue, with Blue Wool interior

Extremely Rare, Full CCCA Classic


SOLD
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1947 MG TC Roadster

1947 MG TC Roadster : This early 19" wire wheel MG, was disassembled from a complete running driving car, 12 years ago, for restoration. All the parts have been marked, and sorted for restoration. The TC is very complete, with only a few of the gauges that appear to be non original. It will require new wood, available from Moss, overall the metal on the car is very good, with only one rear fender requiring repair. The chassis was restored, when the restoration was started. There is a brand new gas tank included with the car, as well as the complete original interior and top.


SOLD
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1931 Cadillac V8 7 Passenger Sedan

Just In!


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1937 Buick Roadmaster Convertible Phaeton
1937 Buick Roadmaster Convertible Phaeton

Price Reduced: was 75,000

  • The top open car in the Buick line for 1937
  • One of under 50 originally built and one of less than ten survivors
  • Best original known with original paint and interior.
  • Original Inline Eight cylinder motor
  • Lovely and stately car.

SOLD
1930 Lincoln Dual Cowl Phaeton

Just in the final stages of a complete frame-off restoration, in a striking tri-tone color combination. Gorgeous and priced to sell


SOLD
1931 Duesenberg Murphy Disappearing Top Roadster
1931 Duesenberg Murphy Disappearing Top Roadster
  • New Custom Aluminum Body by our master craftsmen.
  • Rebuilt J Duesenberg engine.
  • Rare factory updated styling with supercharger pipes.
  • 17" drop center wheels and skirted fenders.

SOLD
1948 Lincoln Continental V12 Sedan
1948 Lincoln Continental V12 Sedan
  • Original garage-find condition

SOLD
1920 Peerless Model 56 Cloverleaf Roadster
1920 Peerless Model 56 Cloverleaf Roadster
  • 80 bhp, 331.8 cu. in. L-head V8 engine.
  • Three-speed manual transmission.
  • Solid front axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs.
  • Platform rear suspension with semi-elliptic leaf springs.
  • Two-wheel mechanical drum brakes.
  • 125" Wheelbase

SOLD
1929 Studebaker President State Sedan
1929 Studebaker President State Sedan
  • FH (125” Wheelbase)
  • FULL CCCA Classic
  • 337 Cubic Inch, 114 HP Straight 8 Engine
  • Original interior still intact
  • Very Rare, Powerful Tourer

SOLD
1908 International Harvester
1908 International Harvester
  • Engine: two cylinder
  • Suspension: full-elliptic springs
  • Right hand drive.

SOLD
1936 Cadillac V12 Sedan
1936 Cadillac V12 Sedan
  • 1936 Cadillac V12 Series 85 Sedan
  • Very Rare ONLY 901 V12 Cadillac's produced in 1936
  • Body by FLEETWOOD
  • All original , Low Mileage V12, with interesting history
  • 370 Cubic Inch V12 Engine, 150 Horsepower Engine

SOLD
1955 Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing
  • Listed in the Gullwing register, "Full Numbers Matching Car".
  • Originally delivered in California, with an Exterior Color of Silver with Red.
  • Once owned by the Famous California Collector and 300SL Racer Don Ricardo "The Famous Band Leader".
  • Never Wrecked, No Rust, Never Apart.

SOLD
1948 Chrysler Town and Country Convertible
  • RARE ! Factory documented Special Order FULL LEATHER INTERIOR
  • TRIM 999 Special Order Upholstery
  • ALL ORIGINAL WOOD!
  • DUAL FACTORY HEATERS

Frame-Off Restoration Underway
Ready for the summer.... Act soon and pick your colors


SOLD
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2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
  • 1,500Miles - 1 Collector Owner
  • Loaded!
  • Still has the New Car Smell!!

SOLD
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1959 Jaguar Mark I 3.4 Liter Sedan

Subject to a documented professional restoration in excess of $200,000!

The Jaguar Mk I series of 2.4 and 3.4models were built from 1956 to early 1959 with a total of 36,000 cars produced approximately 25% of those being the 210 horsepower 3.4 litre equipped models. These handsome cars set new standards of style, comfort, and, above all, performance as they offered discerning buyers a luxurious, wood-trimmed alternative to a more conventional family car in a sportier package.


SOLD
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1957 Jaguar XK140MC Roadster
SOLD
1937 Cord 812 Supercharged Phaeton (Convertible)
  • AACA National award winner in 1976
  • VERY correct example of a 812 SC cord
  • Acquired from a long time collection
  • Optional factory radio.

SOLD
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1938 Cadillac Series 60 Convertible Coupe

Style number 38-6167 / Body Number 141 / Trim No 48 - 7 / Paint - 5

  • Rumble Seat and Built in Trunk
  • Professional Frame off restoration with only 596 miles since completion
  • Rare and attractive body style
  • All factory options, and correctly restored right down to the factory tools

SOLD
1939 Cadillac Series 61 4-Door Convertible
  • Body number 53 of 140 produced.
  • Rarely seen low-production model.
  • Rare body style.
  • Great car to put the whole family in.

SOLD
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1938 Cadillac Series 90 V-16 Touring Sedan
  • Body number 15, of only 43 produced.
  • Oldest surviving body number with a matching numbers motor.
  • Build sheet correct.
  • The only one fitted with a custom bar in the back seat.

Excellent ownership history , ready to tour


SOLD
1937 Cord 812 Supercharged Phaeton
  • Only 198 SUPERCHARGED Phaetons Produced.
  • 190+ Horsepower Front Wheel Drive.
  • One of the most iconic and cutting edge automotive designs in history.
  • New tan Stayfast cloth top.

SOLD
1934 Packard 12 Formal Divider Glass 7 Passenger Limousine
  • ALL ORIGINAL PACKARD 12!
  • Body Number 182 , Exceedingly Rare Survivor.
  • Loaded with Unique Options and Accessories including Artillery Wheels , Side Mount Covers, Packard Trunk , Intercom System.

SOLD
1933 Auburn 12 Speedster
  • Rarest of all the Boattail Auburn's built, with the 160HP V12 motor.
  • 12 Cylinder frame stamped with number 2419 , and below that 1419.
  • A union city body tag is also located on the passenger floor sill.
  • Recent auction sales $687,500 at Gooding in Pebble Beach 08.
  • Only available for 2 years in the V12 configuration.

Currently undergoing a Complete Restoration.


SOLD
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1931 Packard 840 SUPER 8 Dual Windshield Sport Phaeton

Body style number 471 / Body Number 18

  • Original and correct in every way.
  • Rare factory options.
  • Factory 1932 Dress Up Kit (Very few cars survive with this option, in any body style).

SOLD
1931 Cadillac V12 All Weather Phaeton
  • Body By Fleetwood
  • Fleetwood Body Style number 4780 , Body Number 125

1930 was a marquee year for the Cadillac Motor Car Company, with the introduction of the mighty V16 Motor, the first gun shot was fired triggering a Multi-Cylinder war for top honors in the luxury car market.


SOLD
1930 Packard 740 Super 8 DUAL COWL Phaeton

-Complete Frame Off Restoration.
-AACA Senior National First Prize Winner.
-Loaded with all the desirable Packard Accessories.


SOLD
1931 Cadillac V12 Roadster

Lion Award winner at the 2009 Meadow Brook Concours d' Elegance.

  • 1931 Cadillac V12 Fleetwood Rumble Roadster
  • VERY RARE BODY STYLE, The last year Cadillac made a production roadster
  • Series 370, 140" Wheelbase , Body Style 4702
  • 368 Cubic Inch Overhead Valve 12 Cylinder engine

Recently completed 100-point restoration


SOLD
1931 Duesenberg J Murphy Roadster NDT

All-aluminum Non Disappearing Top Murphy body is bare and ready to be finished. Complete running and driving chassis. Fitted with factory outside exhaust pipes. Complete project car with all parts included to finish restoration.


SOLD
1930 Cadillac V16 Imperial Divider Glass Limousine

This fabulous V16 Cadillac has resided in a prominent private collection for the last 25 years. It was restored from a excellent original car about 10 years ago. It still remains in excellent condition considering the restoration is 10 years old. This V16 powerhouse is a excellent driving car with plenty of power to cruise at today's highway speeds. These 16 cylinder cars are becoming extremely difficult to find.


SOLD
1930 Cadillac V-16 All Weather Phaeton

We have recently acquired this car and are currently restoring it at our facility. You can follow the restoration here. For inquiries please contact us.


SOLD
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1929 Studebaker President FE State Tourer
  • 115 HP rebuilt 5 main bearing motor.
  • Designated as a full classic by the classic car club of America.
  • Top of the line Studebaker in 1929, with performance that is equivalent to the best classics of the era.
  • One of only FIVE surviving 7 Passenger Touring's. A RARE opportunity!
  • An excellent Tour Car for CCCA and AACA Events.

SOLD
1929 LaSalle DUAL Windshield Phaeton
  • Rare 1185 Fisher Body Style 4 Passenger Phaeton
  • Original J and H Dual Windshield
  • Body Number 94 of Only 449 Produced
  • Restoration Started, Body in Primer, Rebuilt Engine and More
  • 125" Wheelbase
  • High Compression V8 Motor
  • Syncro Mesh Transmission ( FIRST YEAR this was offered)
  • 4 Wheel brakes, identical design as the Cadillac

SOLD
1928 Lincoln LeBaron Model L Divider Glass Open Front Town Car

In 1928 this Lincoln was purchased by the Ester Price Candy Company in Detroit, Michigan. The wonderful Lincoln was used as a company limousine for many years. A very solid and correct original vehicle, it was then restored in the 1960's. The Lincoln remained in this condition until we purchased the car many years ago. We then started a complete frame off restoration on this wonderful classic car.


SOLD
1928 Pierce Arrow Model 36

Enclosed-Drive Formal Limousine

Every piece of this car's history remains with the car including:

  • The original owners manual
  • The chauffeurs license badge from Harbor Springs MI
  • Most registration stubs from new
  • A box of 44 caliber ammunition found under the back seat
  • Pictures from the family
  • Letters from Pierce Arrow to the chauffeur.

SOLD
1919 Locomobile Model 48 Sportief
  • Spectacular Low!!! Mileage example
  • Was part of a prominent museum collection for the last 35 years
  • All original unmodified Sportif Coachwork

Locomobile was the Rolls Royce of America, producing one of the highest quality cars produced from the turn of the century to the mid 1920's.


SOLD
1906 Reo Model B Roadster

With hidden mother-in-law seat. AACA SENIOR Grand National winner in 2008, a perfect restoration by Marquee specialist. Proper in every way! Ready for Concours competition or to be displayed in your living room.


SOLD
1904 Curve Dash Oldsmobile Pie Wagon
  • Restored by the finest Curve dash Oldsmobile restorer who ever lived
  • LONDON TO BRIGHTON Ready in 2009
  • Part of the famous Tommy Protsman Museum
  • Fully documented back to its discovery in the 1950's

SOLD

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1930 Buick 2-Door Coupe

This very special Buick Coupe came to us under the circumstances of the shop that started on the restoration closed its doors. As hard as that transition was on the owner, this is now one of the finest examples in the country.


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1931 Buick Model 50 Sedan
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1969 Jaguar XKE Coupe
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1971 Ford Maverick Grabber
1931 Cadillac V12 Roadster
1931 Cadillac V12 Roadster
  • VERY RARE BODY STYLE, The last year Cadillac made a production roadster.
  • Series 370, 140" Wheelbase , Body Style 4702.
  • 368 Cubic Inch Overhead Valve 12 Cylinder engine.
  • Lion Award winner at the 2009 Meadow Brook Concours d' Elegance.
  • WINNER - 1st place at the 2011 Indianapolis 500 100th anniversary "Celebration of Automobiles" Concours Event

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1907 Dragon Raceabout

This is one of our own, and one of the first cars Clark Sr. acquired in his youth. (more details to come.)


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1915 Brewster Town Car

We were commissioned for a motor rebuild on this rare brass-era car.


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1930 Isotta Fraschini 8AS Castagna Touring

For this partial restoration, we completed the Motor, Frame & Body Paint, Top, and Upholstery.


1936 Packard Dietrich V12 Dual Cowl Phaeton
1936 Packard Dietrich V12 Dual Cowl Phaeton
  • Lion Award winner at the 2009 Meadow Brook Concours d' Elegance.

  • 1929 Packard 645 Dietrich Dual Cowl Phaeton
    1929 Packard 645 Dietrich Dual Cowl Phaeton
    • Classic Car Club of America PERFECT 100 point score at 3 different shows.
    • AACA Senior Award Winner
    • Best of Show at the Packard Museum in Warren Ohio 2006
    • Meadow Brook Concours d' Elegance Lion Award Winner 2006
    • Meadow Brook Concours d' Elegance Lion Award Winner 2010

    1929 Rolls Royce Phantom II
    1929 Rolls Royce Phantom II
    • 2009 Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance - Best in Class award winner.
    • Rolls Royce Owners Club - Best in Class for the RR Phantom 2009

    1934 Duesenberg LaGrande Phaeton
    1934 Duesenberg LaGrande Phaeton
    • 2005 Best Duesenberg at the Cranbrook Concours
    • 2005 Greenwich Concours Peoples Choice / Maguire's award for best finish
    • 2007 Vanderbilt Concours Best in class
    • Best Finish at Munson Proctor Invitational 2008
    • Winner 2009 Greenwich Concours d' Elegance

    1925 Locomobile
    1925 Locomobile

    Not too often does the rare opportunity to restore such a unique piece of history present itself, and the history of this particular Locomobile is very unique...


    1937 Cord 812 Supercharged Phaeton
    1937 Cord 812 Supercharged Phaeton

    Recently sold and commissioned for a repaint, this Cord was meticulously recolored from it's stock cream color to true black. It also received new leather interior to complete the cosmetic overhaul. The end result speaks for itself, take a look.


    1924 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8 Torpedo
    1924 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8 Torpedo

    I could write on for hours about the beginning of this most significant company, I will cover a few high points here, and can provide many additional articles and books on the history...


    1929 Packard
    1929 Packard

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    CELEBRATION OF AUTOMOBILES
    Indy 100th Anniversary Concours Event

    We took both 1st and 2nd places for the 1931 Cadillac and the 1911 Stoddard-Dayton respectively at this year's Indianapolis Motor Speedway Celebration of Automobiles on the 100th anniversary of the legendary race track.

    Meguiar's "Car Crazy" covered the entire event including segments for these gems.
    Watch the entire episode here

    For Sale

    1914 Lozier Model 84 Meadowbrook Runabout
    1914 Lozier Model 84 Meadowbrook Runabout
    1915 American LaFrance Combination Chemical Pumper Truck
    1920's Dunbar Steam Popcorn Wagon
     1920's Dunbar Steam Popcorn Wagon
    1924 Amilcar Model C4
    1930 Lincoln Model L Derham Convertible Sedan
    1930 Lincoln Model L Derham Convertible Sedan
    1933 Cadillac V12 Fisher Bodied All Weather Phaeton
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    1964 Jaguar XKE OTS Roadster
    1989 FORD Ghia Saguaro Concept Dream Car
    1947 Chrysler Town & Country
    1947 Chrysler Town & Country
    1937 Cord 812 Supercharged Beverly Sedan
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    1935 Cadillac V16 Convertible Sedan with Division Glass
    1912 Stoddard-Dayton Model 48 5-Passenger Roadster
    1912 Stoddard-Dayton Model 48 5-Passenger Roadster
    1930 Packard 745 Roadster
    1930 Packard 740 Dual Cowl Phaeton
    1940 Buick Roadmaster Convertible
    1947 Chrysler Town and Country
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    1932 Chevrolet Coupe
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    1930 Packard 733 Rumble Conv Coupe
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    1957 Jaguar MC SE Roadster
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    1930 Packard 745 Coupe Project
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